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1. George Macartney papers, 1764-1792 (bulk 1764-1767).
- Creator:
- Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806
- Call Number:
- OSB MSS 181
- Container / Volume:
- Box 1
- Image Count:
- 60
- Abstract:
- The papers are almost entirely concerned with Macartney's embassy to Russia in 1764-1767, and include notes, memoranda, drafts of the trade treaty he negotiated, and a final copy; accounts of travel in Russia and general descriptions of the country, i...
- Description:
- George Macartney was born in Ireland and educated at Trinity College. In 1764, Lord Holland proposed him as envoy extraordinary to Saint Petersburg for the negotiation of a trade treaty. Knighted before departing England, Macartney returned in 1767 af...
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain., Great Britain, Russia., Russia, and Siberia (Russia)
- Subject (Name):
- Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796. and Macartney, George Macartney, Earl, 1737-1806.
- Subject (Topic):
- Diplomatic and consular service, British, Diplomatic and consular service, Russian, Diplomats, Commerce, Foreign relations, Politics and government, Court and courtiers, and Description and travel
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > George Macartney papers, 1764-1792 (bulk 1764-1767).
2. [Commonplace book], 1800-1841
- Creator:
- Wayne, William Henry
- Call Number:
- Osborn fd34
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- unspecified
- Abstract:
- Manuscript, in a single hand, of a collection of notes on primarily biological, scientific, mathematical, and historical subjects, as well as recipes and humorous anecdotes and verses. The volume begins with notes on parrots, crocodiles, the oxfly, p...
- Description:
- In English.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain, Great Britain., and Russia
- Subject (Name):
- Catherine II, Empress of Russia, 1729-1796. and Wayne, William Henry.
- Subject (Topic):
- Agriculture, Chemistry, Coins, English poetry, English wit and humor, Epigrams, English, Mathematics, Recipes, Veterinary medicine, and Description and travel
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > [Commonplace book], 1800-1841